Artwork
Soldați ruși în repaus (1917)
Soldați ruși în repaus (1917) is a print by Camil Ressu. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the King Ferdinand I National Military Museum.
About this work
Overview
Soldați ruși în repaus (1917) is a painting by Camil Ressu, depicting a serene scene of five Russian soldiers at rest in a rural setting, characterized by muted colors and thoughtful composition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a moment of quiet contemplation among five Russian soldiers, conveyed through their serious expressions and relaxed yet subdued body language, set against the backdrop of a small, peaceful village.
Technique & Style
Ressu employed chiaroscuro, juxtaposing dark and light tones to define the soldiers' silhouettes against the flat, pale landscape, evoking a sense of calm and introspection through muted color palette.
History & Provenance
Created in 1917, the work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though the specific historical context of its creation or acquisition is not detailed here.
Artist & collection
Artist
Camil Ressu was a Romanian painter and academic, one of the most significant art figures of Romania.
Museum
King Ferdinand I National Military Museum
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